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A total of 8,587 children belonging to financially weaker section of society were enrolled under section 12 (1) (c) Right to Education Act in the different Government schools of the State, said additional secretary and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) State project director Radhika Jha on Wednesday.

Taking cognizance of the rising number of public complaints against public schools related to hike in tuition fee, failing the students studying in Classes I-VIII, charging capitation fee, charging fee for releasing transfer certificate and others, education secretary Manisha Panwar has directed all the district magistrates to ensure effective implementation of Right to Education (RTE) in all the non-government schools across the State.

Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb on Sunday underlined the need for an immediate reform in political order and educational system to build a healthy society and nation imbued with moral and spiritual values.

The Dehradun district chief education officer has written a letter to the education directorate recommending cancellation the recognition of two noted public schools of Dehradun — St Thomas College and Carman School for failing students of Classes I to VIII. Earlier, these schools were directed to pass those students who failed in their examinations.

Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb on Sunday underlined the need for an immediate reform in political order and educational system to build a healthy society and nation imbued with moral and spiritual values.